Exotic animal classifieds refers to a certain kind of advertising. It has long been the practice for large numbers of small advertisements to appear in newspapers. They are classified, or arranged under heading to assist browsers who are looking for particular items among large numbers of similar things. When animals do not originate from a particular part of the world but are imported into it they are said to be exotic. The word has also acquired a connotation of being exciting, or interesting, as in 'exotic' dancers.
Many people are opposed to this trade on the grounds that it decimates populations of wild animals in certain parts of the world. Unscrupulous poachers will catch small gorillas and sell them without thought for what is happening to a natural environment or for suffering and death imposed on animals in transit.
Opposed to this scenario is the view that species can be saved from extinction when they are exported to zoos in other countries and used in breeding programs. Many breeds of dogs and cats, for example, are exotic but that does not seem to bother the anti-exotics lobby.
To counter objections one must consider certain facts that are incontrovertible. Fries land cattle have been exported around the world to the benefit of milk production. Dissemination of the breed has actually strengthened its position and cross breeding has resulted in new strains that are even more productive.
It would appear that many people who purchase exotic animals are city dwellers in search of a pet that will live happily indoors in an apartment or condo. It can become a conversation topic and a lovable companion that puts people in tactile contact with the non human world. Popular animals are small creatures such as pygmy pigs, snakes, chinchillas, hedgehogs and sugar gliders.
Sugar gliders hail from the forests of Australasia. They are social animals which can survive well in a small space, bond well with owners and enjoy flitting from one side of a room to another. Importantly, they have character. Such animals that are very acceptable pets can be found in exotic animal classifieds.
Many people are opposed to this trade on the grounds that it decimates populations of wild animals in certain parts of the world. Unscrupulous poachers will catch small gorillas and sell them without thought for what is happening to a natural environment or for suffering and death imposed on animals in transit.
Opposed to this scenario is the view that species can be saved from extinction when they are exported to zoos in other countries and used in breeding programs. Many breeds of dogs and cats, for example, are exotic but that does not seem to bother the anti-exotics lobby.
To counter objections one must consider certain facts that are incontrovertible. Fries land cattle have been exported around the world to the benefit of milk production. Dissemination of the breed has actually strengthened its position and cross breeding has resulted in new strains that are even more productive.
It would appear that many people who purchase exotic animals are city dwellers in search of a pet that will live happily indoors in an apartment or condo. It can become a conversation topic and a lovable companion that puts people in tactile contact with the non human world. Popular animals are small creatures such as pygmy pigs, snakes, chinchillas, hedgehogs and sugar gliders.
Sugar gliders hail from the forests of Australasia. They are social animals which can survive well in a small space, bond well with owners and enjoy flitting from one side of a room to another. Importantly, they have character. Such animals that are very acceptable pets can be found in exotic animal classifieds.
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